Anxiety and fear

[Quita55]

Hi I'm new at doing PD dialysis at home and I'm already feeling anxiety and fear. I have noticed that my dry weight has gone up some is this normal? What can I do to control my dry weight from going up and I am a diabetic too any advice would help me.

[Curiouskidney51]

Me again. We found that adjusting the solution helps the weight stay regular. Did anyone talk to you about this? Example. We use two 1.5 one night and next night one 1.5 and one 2.5. You adjust the machine as to what solution strength you are using.

[RhenDutchess123]

Your dry weight can change...a lot depends how much fluid and food you consumed between treatments and at what time you consumed them...My dry weight will change...sometimes a pound or two more or less...the main thing to watch for is more weight gain than usual and if you are having swelling and water retention symptoms...if you are then you need to contact your Clinic...

[Quita55 in reply to RhenDutchess123]

Hello this is Briana and I want to say thank you for your time and support and understanding. I reached out to my support team and I was able to talk about how I was feeling. And I feel much better today and I am going to continue doing PD again thank you for reaching out to me

[RhenDutchess123]

Awww ...I am so glad you feel better...Starting Dialysis is a stressful time..but I have found my Nurses at the Clinic are so knowledgeable and helpful, it really helped make my transition easier...I have been on PD for a little over a year and I feel so much better...it will get easier each day and it gives you back a Life again..